Now, some assistance with this one please! I've been collecting foreign coins (in a serious way) for the last six years and I can identify certain designs, characters, faces, emblems, etc. But I haven't been able to find any reference for this one. (It was with a big lot that I purchased about a week ago).I know that Germany had political influence in certain areas of China during the first three decades of the twentieth century, but I haven't been able to find any info about this 10 cent? coin. Any details are greatly appreciated. Thanks!
Try Qing Dao or or Kiau Chau. It should look like this: http://worldcoingallery.com/countries/China.html
Hi Monetarium, My Jaeger coin catalogue says that is a 10 cent piece for the old German enclave in China of Kiautschou, Capital Tsingtau. About 670000 minted in Berlin. The catalogue says that coin is not common: worth about 65-80 Euros in Fine grade. Hoe this helps
Dear Eduard, Thank you very much for sharing the information! Wow, I kind of assumed that this one wasn't common, but that definitely makes it a especial coin. Thanks again! Best regards and have a Happy New Year, Monetarium
Dear gxseries, The reverse looks like the picture on your list. I wasn't able to upload that side on my thread, since it's a big JPEG file. Curiously, the reverse of my coin has a little extra luster compared to the obverse. Nice Thanks so much! Regards and happy holidays! Monetarium
As for the Krause, I have an older version (2004) which lists it as "Kiau Chau", between Kenya and Kiribati. In the Schön (German world catalog, 2007) the coins also have their own "Kiautschou" entry. The Jaeger is a catalog focusing on coins from Germany, and includes colonial, occupation, etc. coinage ... Christian
